Wairarapa TPU

Wairarapa Teen Parent Unit

History and Purpose

The Teen Parent Unit, on the Makoura College premises, was established in 2002. It is for teen parents or pregnant teenagers who have had their education interrupted by parenthood. It is a chance to reach their educational goals whilst entering parenthood.

Aim

The aim of the Wairarapa Teen Parent Unit is to enable teen parents and pregnant teenagers, aged 19yrs or younger, to continue their education.

Unit Specifics

The Unit is open from 9am -3pm during college terms

It is based on the grounds of Makoura College

The Makoura Community Early Childhood Centre is next door and has spaces for TPU children

TPU incorporates a supportive environment for both academic and social growth

Course and childcare costs are usually funded through WINZ

Full support is given to the mother and child

Learning Pathways

Students have an individual education plan at their level and pace

Students can achieve NCEA

Essential life skills are taught

Students are supported to achieve their educational goals

Study is mainly by Correspondence, with individual teacher support

Campus FacilitiesThe Unit:

operates in a large working space

has qualified teaching staff

transports students and infants around Masterton in our own vans

has full kitchen facilities with lunch being provided each day

offers students study options at any level of the curriculum

is a place where all support services can access the mother along with the child